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So many of you have been asking about the contest categories and prizes for the #OH2018 Meet & Greet Costume Party!
We are thrilled to let you know that the prizes ($700 WORTH!) and costume categories have been added to the website, stop by and check them out. We can't wait to see your costumes in October! http://www.obesityhelp.com/events/meet-greet-costume-party -- with A Lighter Me.
Thank you! I'm going to get this done! Would I be crazy to consider another band then?
Do NOT get another lapband! That could very likely lead to worse (and possibly irreversible) health problems.
BBSams: Good luck with your revisional surgery & hernia repair today (5/31)!
on 5/31/18 7:01 am
Thank you! I'm going to get this done! Would I be crazy to consider another band then?
I had my lapband removed 6+ months ago
ever since I've been complaining of stomach pain and acid reflux. They did a barium and it showed a sliding hiatus hernia (I knew I had it and surgeon didn't fix it prior to inserting the band). I've also had a colonoscopy which is clear. If you see my tummy and I can post pics it looks like a balloon. It doesn't look like a fat tummy but rather a ballon. Im having acid and tummy pain and I feel like food is sitting In my chest. What should I do?
you need to have an EGD, a scope of your stomach, to see more than what can be seen on the other tests.
If you have seen a gastroenterologist, I am very surprised this hasn't already been done.
Unfortunalely, the damage done from a band can be permanent and theses issues may not ever resolve.
Perfect! I'm glad it's consistent with what I've read. I don't go to the Kane center. I'm in Minnesota.
Just to add, I also wouldn't choose a revision if it was solely for the purpose of regaining weight. The revision is only because the ulcers have become life-threatening. They will also quite likely remove the remnant stomach. I'm not sure I like that idea, but I have a huge risk of ulcer bleeds in that area that they wouldn't be able to get to to easily repair.
Thank you. I'm glad I found this. I'm going to be exploring the site a lot more.